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How to celebrate a child’s winter birthday
With birthday bashes during summer, there are a lot of opportunities presented for fun. Kids could have a pool party, head to the playground, go

4 tips for reducing holiday greeting card stress
Holiday greeting cards are sent out each holiday season to friends and family to catch everyone up on what’s been going on. But with a

Happy December!
Ah, there it is! The scent of balsam fir is radiating throughout the main level of the house and someone cued up Burl Ives on

5 common wedding etiquette mistakes
There’s a lot to think about and remember when planning for the big day, so it’s completely normal for a few things to slip through

Throwing the perfect cocktail party
Cocktail parties are thrown during all times of year and can be used to celebrate anything from an engagement to a birthday. They’re simple to plan

Chalkboard-themed wedding ideas
Chalkboards are no longer just for the classroom – they’re making a big statement in the wedding industry as well. From reception decor to wedding

Merry and Bright Photo Holiday Card
It’s about time to start sending out your holiday greeting cards to friends, family and colleagues. It’s an easy way to stay in touch with all
New Albums Meet Today’s Trends
Are you ready for some outstanding, new albums that cater to today’s most popular trends? We are thrilled to tell you about them! We’ve recently

Inspiration for winter wedding decor
Are you tying the knot during the intimate and beautiful winter months? This season is a gorgeous time to say “I do” and offers the

Keys to setting up a potluck Thanksgiving dinner
For Thanksgiving, it’s traditional for friends and family to go over to someone’s house where that host then cooks Thanksgiving dinner for everyone. But in

Consider any of these unique materials for your invitations
Whether you’re hosting a wedding shower, a New Year’s Eve party or a bar mitzvah, you’re going to have to send out personalized invitations to

Product of the week: Fancy Detail – Ecru Invitation
Small details go a long way in planning a sophisticated and beautiful wedding. From wedding invitations and table linens to embellishments on the dress and

How to do wedding thank you cards right
Saying thank you to your wedding guests following the big day is just as important as cutting the cake or having a first dance. It

A Walk in the Woods
Down in the southeast corner of the state, among rolling fields of alternating greens and crop-colored golds, lies a piece of land my grandparents and

Host a his and hers baby shower
Baby showers aren’t just limited to women – how about inviting the men in your life as well? Coed showers are quickly rising in popularity, and

2 fun bat mitzvah theme ideas
A bat mitzvah is something that young Jewish girls look forward to – it’s a time to celebrate turning 12 and entering into adulthood with

Buttercream vs. fondant
After you’ve chosen the stationery for your wedding invitations and save the date announcements, it’s time to think about your cake. There are a lot

Product of the week: Baroque Brilliance Invitation
Still on the hunt for the perfect wedding invitations? When picking out your invites, it’s important to have the theme of your nuptials set in